The 2016 Charge Plug 4 designed to fast rolling and to be used on any terrain. With its revised all round geometry, Aluminum frame capable of taking mudguard and rack this is the perfect choice for that daily commute or everyday adventure.

The 2016 Charge Plug 4 designed to fast rolling and to be used on any terrain. With its revised all round geometry, Aluminum frame capable of taking mudguard and rack this is the perfect choice for that daily commute or everyday adventure.

Top Features of the Charge Plug 4 (2016)

6061 Aluminum frame and with carbon bladed forks

Shimano 105 drivetrain

Charge Urban doublewall rims with looseball Charge hubs

Amber wall tires

Mechanical disc brakes

Charge Spoon saddle

Product Data

Mudguard Mounts:

Yes

Rear Rack Mounts:

Yes

Number of gears:

22

Model Year:

2016

Frame:

6061 series butted aluminium, custom dropout, rack and fender mounts

Fork Material:

Alloy/Carbon

Fork:

Carbon straight blade, post mount disc

Steerer:

1 1/8" Ahead

Bottle Cage Mounts:

Double

Front Derailleur Mount:

Band On

Dropouts:

Replaceable Rear Derailleur Hanger

Wheel Size:

700c (622)

Wheelset:

Charge Looseball hubs laced to Alec Draw 1.9P disc rims

Groupset Manufacturer:

Shimano

Brake Levers/Gear Shifters:

Shimano 105

Front Derailleur:

Shimano 105

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano 105

Brake Type:

Cable Disc Brake

Brakes:

Shimano 105 Levers

Brake Calipers:

Render R calliper. 160mm rotors.

Chainset type:

Compact

Chainset:

Shimano RS500, 50/34t, Hollowtech II, 11/s

Chainring Size:

50 Tooth, 34 Tooth

Chain:

KMC

Bottom Bracket:

Shimano

Cassette:

Shimano CS-5800, 12-32t

Cassette Range:

12-32 Tooth

Handlebars:

Charge compact lite, 12 degrees flare

Stem:

Charge Lite 31.8mm

Seat Post:

Charge 3D Lite, Single Bolt

Saddle:

Charge Spoon

Tires:

Maxxis Roamer Custom Skinwall, 70×42c

Pedals:

Supplied with basic flat pedals

Warranty:

5 year frame warranty, 12 month parts warranty

Road:

Yes

The Plug series

The frame on the Charge plug 4 is made from 6061 aluminum reducing the weight but maintaining the strength of its predecessor and allowing it to take all the abuse from city/commuting life. With the forks also being made from 6061 alloy steerer and using carbon fiber straight bladed legs, this allows them to bring down the weight making sure that the bike is not only strong but light.

Carbon bladed fork with alloy steerer

So the Plug is supported at the front end with a Carbon bladed fork with an Alloy steerer. The bladed legs absorb the vibration off the road giving that little more comfort and the Alloy steerer gives you that little extra strength at the front end but still keeping the weight down.

Shimano 105 11 speed groupset

With an additional gear and a substantial weight saving over its lower end relations, the 105 11 speed groupset offers great mid-range performance.

The 105 shifters have the same dual control setup as the top end groupsets and also feature an optical window to show which gear you have selected. Shifting is precise and consistent, right the way through the 11 speed cassette.

With its two piece hollow axle design, the 105 Hollowtech II chainset is both stiffer and lighter than a square taper chainset. Mounting the large diameter bearings outboard of the bottom bracket shell also provides increased stiffness and bearing life over standard cartridge units. With 50/34 compact gearing, you can tackle even the steepest climbs with confidence.

The Finishing kit

Finishing kit is by charge throughout topped of with the award winning Spoon saddle.

Fully built, tuned and tested

Each bike is fully built, tested and tuned by Wiggle's team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure you're bike arrives in perfect condition. To find out which size fits you click on the size guide tab above.

Note: Manufacturer may reserve the right to change the specification of that listed or shown on this page.

About the Charge brand

Charge is a British-based cycle brand, drawing on years of experience to create practical and refined bicycles for the everyday cyclist. Cycling has exploded in popularity and so has consumer choice – choosing a bicycle can be confusing, so Charge decided to strip back the product line and launch the three bike categories that define Charge best: the Plug, Grater, and Cooker.
The Plug is a multipurpose road bike with progressive geometry and fast-rolling large volume tires that provide superior comfort, speed and durability. The Grater takes the performance aspects of the Plug frame and adds the functionality benefits of fenders and flat bars for urban use. The all-new Cooker bikes are designed around the new 27Plus wheels – blending the speed and rollover of a 29er, the cushioning of a fat bike tire and the quick agility of a 27.5, all with unparalleled grip on any terrain. This is the new standard in off-road biking.

Sizing Information

The size chart below will get you on the right size bike. Experienced riders may also wish to refer to the geometry chart for more detail.

Getting the Right Fit

At Wiggle we measure each of our bikes to build accurate size charts for our customers. Our qualified team of mechanics then individually check each order, against measurements supplied by you, to ensure the size chosen is correct. Another reason you can have complete confidence when buying a bike from Wiggle!

If you are on the change over between sizes both options will fit. Racers and experienced riders would usually select a smaller size as this offers quicker handing. A larger bike offers more stability and is more suited to new and intermediate riders.

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Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Height

cm

163 - 173cm

170 - 178cm

175 - 183cm

180 - 192cm

ft

5′ 4″ - 5′ 8″

5′ 7″ - 5′ 10″

5′ 9″ - 6′ 0″

5′ 11″ - 6′ 4″

Inside Leg

cm

71 - 76cm

74 - 79cm

76 - 84cm

82 - 92cm

inches

28″ - 30″

29″ - 31″

30″ - 33″

32″ - 36″

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Seat Tube - Center to Top

mm

500mm

540mm

570mm

600mm

Top Tube

mm

534mm

549mm

563mm

578mm

Top Tube (Virtual)

mm

555mm

565mm

575mm

585mm

Front Center

mm

600mm

610mm

620mm

630mm

Head Tube Angle

Degrees

71.5°

71.5°

71.5°

71.5°

Head Tube

mm

140mm

150mm

160mm

170mm

Seat Tube Angle

Degrees

73°

73°

73°

73°

Chainstay Length

mm

435mm

435mm

435mm

435mm

Wheelbase

mm

1025mm

1035mm

1045mm

1056mm

Bottom Bracket Drop

mm

69mm

69mm

69mm

69mm

Fork Length

mm

400mm

400mm

400mm

400mm

Fork Rake

mm

45mm

45mm

45mm

45mm

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